As a member nation of the United Nations (UN), Kuwait is a strong
supporter of the role of the UN in preserving international peace
and security. Kuwait firmly believes in international cooperation
to fight all forms of terror and coercion that threaten individuals
and nations. It supports every countrys right to defend
itself and to restore sovereign rights as enshrined in the United
Nations charter.
The United Nations intervention during the Gulf War of 1990-91,
besides support from member nations, helped Kuwait regain its
independence and honour. On March 2, 1991, the Security Council
asked Iraq to revoke the annexation of Kuwait, on April 3, the
Security Council voted a permanent cease-fire in the Gulf, the
inviolability of the borders, payment of war damages and destruction
of weapons. On April 5, the Security Council declared that Kuwait
had regained its independence. The UN took prompt and decisive
action by issuing 10 resolutions against the Baghdad government
justifying the faith that Kuwait and member states have in the
United Nations.